Follow Jesus pt 12 A GLIMPSE AT THE KINGDOM - Mark 4:26-34 – Heart of the Canyons - Pastor Rich Jensen REQUIRED IN THE KINGDOM 26 Jesus also said, “The Kingdom of God is like a farmer who scatters seed on the ground. Mark 4:26 Be faithful even if it is not pretty 27 Night and day, while he’s asleep or awake, the seed sprouts and grows, but he does not understand how it happens. Mark 4:27 Be faithful even if you don’t know how 28 The earth produces the crops on its own. First a leaf blade pushes through, then the heads of wheat are formed, and finally the grain ripens. 29 And as soon as the grain is ready, the farmer comes and harvests it with a sickle, for the harvest time has come.” Mark 4:28-29 Be faithful at every turn 30 Jesus said, “How can I describe the Kingdom of God? What story should I use to illustrate it? Mark 4:30 REMEMBER ABOUT THE KINGDOM 31 It is like a mustard seed planted in the ground. It is the smallest of all seeds, Mark 4:31 Live by faith and not sight 32 but it becomes the largest of all garden plants; it grows long branches, and birds can make nests in its shade.” Mark 4:32 Live for the future not just for the now 33 Jesus used many similar stories and illustrations to teach the people as much as they could understand. Mark 4:33 Live by what is revealed 34 In fact, in his public ministry he never taught without using parables; but afterward, when he was alone with his disciples, he explained everything to them. Mark 4:34 Live for time with Jesus